Study Comparing the Efficacy and Tolerability of Epinephrine and Norepinephrine in Cardiogenic Shock (OptimaCC)

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The efficacy and tolerability of norepinephrine and epinephrine in cardiogenic shock after reperfused myocardial infarction will be compared, by following cardiac index evolution as main criteria. The study is a pilot pathophysiological study, randomized, double blind and multicenter.

Condition or disease

Intervention/treatment

Phase

Cardiogenic Shock

Drug: epinephrine perfusionDrug: norepinephrine perfusion

Phase 4

Detailed Description:

Cardiogenic shock secondary to myocardial infarction is a frequent pathology in reanimation and is associated with high mortality (50%). Hemodynamic management and notably the choice of vasopressor in cardiogenic shock states secondary to myocardial infarction (cardiac index < 2.2 l/min/m-2) is not codified. There are two opposite views: a) the first is based on the fact that an hypotensive patient with low cardiac output is primarily in need of an inotropic agent and that, consequently, epinephrine is the molecule of choice (inotropic and vasoconstrictor); b) the second is based on the fact that hypotension also reflects a certain degree of vascular failure and vascular vasoplegia and therefore norepinephrine is the molecule of choice along with, if needed, the eventual addition of dobutamine in order to separately titrate vasoconstriction and inotropism.

Study hypotheses: epinephrine could facilitate myocardial function by providing the latter with its preferred substrate (lactate) and thus induce a higher cardiac index along with increased energy expenditure. Norepinephrine is the therapy of choice of hypotensive states; nevertheless its lack of inotropic effect could theoretically exacerbate myocardial failure. Thus, the aim of the study is to compared the efficiency and the tolerability of norepinephrine and epinephrine in cardiogenic shock after reperfused myocardial infarction.

Optimizing the Use of Vasopressor After Coronary Reperfusion in Cardiogenic Shock Secondary to Myocardial Infarction. Pathophysiological Study Comparing the Efficacy and Cardio-circulatory Tolerability of Epinephrine and Norepinephrine

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exclusion of covert hypovolemia : Delta PP if feasible should be > 13% (patient adapted to the ventilator and sinus rhythm) and /or no response to passive leg raising

ejection fraction < 40% in ultrasound without inotrope support. This criteria will not be taken into account in instances of treatment with dopamine, norepinephrine, epinephrine, dobutamine or milrinone.

Exclusion Criteria:

shock of other origin

immediate indications for mechanical assistance device

minor aged patients

patients for whom written consent - by patient or family - has not been obtained. Given the seriousness of the medical situation at the time of inclusion, patient consent will be difficult if not impossible to obtain. The inclusion will only be possible after information is provided and consent is obtained from a family member. As soon as possible, protocol information will be issued to the patient in order to obtain consent for continuance.